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R872 DNH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 DNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 101,810 miles

stone chips in o/s headlamp

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 May 2009 101,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

stone chips in o/s headlamp

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,989 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES DAMAGED BUT STILLBE READ

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R872 DNH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R872 DNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R872 DNH?

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What year was R872 DNH registered?

R872 DNH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R872 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 DNH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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